Get a head start in an exciting career with the insurance industry!
Michigan Future Foundation has created ten $5,000 educational
scholarships for incoming students, totaling $50,000 in support of
insurance education in Lansing. The purpose of the scholarship is to
promote insurance as a career choice for young people or those
considering a career change, and to prepare individuals for independent
insurance agency related careers within Michigan. Candidates must enroll
in requisite insurance classes at both Lansing Community College and
Davenport University by January 7, 2013.
More on the Michigan Future Foundation

Lansing Community College, Davenport University, and MI Future
Foundation is committed to expanding the independent insurance agency
system within Michigan by providing Educational Scholarships leading to
graduates of a Davenport University Risk Management Specialty enhanced
by industry-specific training through the Lansing Community College
Business & Community Institute. The collaboration brings together the
expertise of both academia and industry resulting in graduates equipped
with both academic and certificate accomplishment and industry preferred
career readiness.

Application for MI Future Foundation Scholarship:

Management majors with an interest in insurance from DU and LCC are
encouraged to apply for this scholarship. There will be a limit of ten
awards per MI Future fiscal year (September 2012 to August 2013).
Members of the MI Future Board will participate with LCC staff in the
selection process.

Requested application documentation:

To be considered as a recipient of this Michigan Future Foundation
(MFF) Scholarship opportunity, please prepare the documents listed below
to be reviewed by the MFF Board of Directors at their next regularly
scheduled meeting.

Your resume.

An essay on "why insurance interests me as a career path"
within 1,200 words or less.

Letters of recommendation:

Insurance professionals currently involved in the
industry need to provide two, one-page letters of support
from someone affiliated with the insurance industry.
Individuals with no industry experience need to provide two,
one-page letters from business professionals who would
recommend his or her participation in the program.

Intend to complete the Davenport University Management
Degree with the Risk Management Specialty emphasis.

Intend to complete the following industry-specific programs
through Lansing Community College/Business & Community Institute
and Davenport University:

Insurance FUNdamentals: This 45-hour course is designed
to provide those interested in a career in insurance, or
already working in the field, with a general knowledge of
basic insurance coverage and Michigan specific laws. Upon
successful completion, participants will receive three DU
credits for this certificate program.

Customer Service for Insurance Professionals: This
12-hour class will enhance the skills necessary to provide
excellent customer service within the insurance industry.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a
certificate of completion.

Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 average over three semesters
and have a desire to work in a Michigan independent insurance
agency.

Have available time to meet the program enrollment
recommendation to complete the program - 6 credits per semester.